North Devon Council is set to receive £306,778 extra this year through the New Homes Bonus.
Devon news in brief
Exeter council reaches grass cutting compromise
The cutting of grass verges in Exeter will now be carried out four times a year instead of just twice, Exeter City Council has revealed.
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Plymouth’s neighbourhood meetings offer community solutions
More than 1,000 residents have attended neighbourhood meetings in Plymouth since they were launched in summer 2010.
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Free Easter craft event at Teignmouth Library
Teignmouth Library is holding a free Easter craft event for children aged between 5 and 10 years old on Wednesday, April 13.
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Recycling Roadshow in Dawlish
Teignbridge District Council’s Recycling Roadshow rolls into Dawlish on Friday, April 1.
Coinciding with the launch of two new plastic collection banks in the town at Barton Hill and Sandy Lane, the council’s recycling team will be at The Piazza by The Lawn from 10am to 2.30pm giving advice on how best to recycle general household plastic waste, as well as information on plastic litter and pollution.
Residents will also be able to grab themselves a free reusable Don’t Let Devon Go To Waste cotton bag and get a first look at the winning design from the Don’t Forget Your Old Bag Dawlish competition.
• Turn the now closed Dawlish recycling centre into a community-run facility, says councillor (PRSD)